Police launch investigation as wildfire sweeps central Portugal
More than 800 firefighters battled a wildfire sweeping across central Portugal on Sunday, after bringing under control two other blazes which left 20 people injured...
Camel dung fuels cement production in northern UAE
Thousands of tonnes of camel dung are being used to fuel cement production in the northern United Arab Emirates, cutting emissions and keeping animal waste...
In direct challenge, black-clad protesters deface Beijing’s Hong Kong office
Thousands of protesters descended on China’s representative office in Hong Kong on Sunday, as anger over an extradition bill morphs into a fresh front against...
Polish police detain 25 after attacks on equality march
Police have detained 25 people in Bialystok, eastern Poland, after attacks on those taking part in the city’s first equality march amid accusations that the...
UK finance minister to quit over no-deal Brexit if Johnson becomes PM
British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Sunday he would resign if Boris Johnson became prime minister because he felt unable to support a leader...
Sink-or-swim showdown beckons for Italy’s fractious coalition
Italy’s fractious coalition partners are gearing up for a showdown this week that is likely to determine if the government will collapse, triggering autumn elections,...
Hong Kong’s black-clad protesters deface Beijing’s Liaison Office
Thousands of protesters descended on China’s representative office in Hong Kong on Sunday, as anger over an extradition bill morphs into a fresh front against...
Swimming: Peaty swims under 57secs to smash breaststroke WR
Britain’s Adam Peaty became the first to swim the 100 meters breaststroke in under 57 seconds on Sunday, setting a world record of 56.88 in...
Swimming: Titmus stuns Ledecky to win 400 freestyle world title
Australian teen Ariarne Titmus shocked Olympic champion Katie Ledecky to win the 400 meters freestyle title at the world championships in Gwangju on Sunday....
Swimming: Sun wins men’s 400 freestyle gold at world championships
China’s Sun Yang won his fourth straight 400 meters freestyle title at the world swimming championships on Sunday, touching home first in a time of...